Howie Long
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Position: DL
Date of Birth: January 6, 1960
Height / Weight: 6'5" / 265 lbs
First Team: OAK (1981)
Last Team: RAI (1993)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Howie Long Career History
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL) Date of Birth: January 6, 1960 Teams Played For:- Oakland Raiders (OAK) - 1981 to 1994
- Los Angeles Raiders (RAI) - 1995 (team name change)
Career Highlights and Accomplishments:
- Super Bowl Champion: Won Super Bowl XVIII with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1984.
- Pro Bowl Selections: Selected to the Pro Bowl 8 times (1983-1985, 1987-1990).
- First-team All-Pro: Named a First-team All-Pro three times (1983, 1984, 1985).
- Second-team All-Pro: Named a Second-team All-Pro twice (1986, 1990).
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year: Awarded in 1985.
- Raiders All-Time Team: Selected as one of the members of the Oakland Raiders' All-Time Team.
- Pro Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2000.
- Career Stats: Recorded 84 sacks during his NFL career.
Post-NFL Career:
- Transitioned to a successful career in broadcasting, serving as a commentator and analyst for NFL games.
- Appeared in various television commercials and films, enhancing his visibility beyond the gridiron.
Legacy:
Howie Long is remembered as one of the premier defensive linemen in NFL history. His combination of size, speed, and technique made him a formidable opponent, and his contributions to the Raiders franchise solidified his legacy in professional football.
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